Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering
About Us
The MU-MCW Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering facilitates collaborative research between world-class engineers and faculty physicians. With over 30 state-of-the-art laboratories, the Joint Department promotes research initiatives seeking solutions to modern healthcare challenges. These research efforts offer Marquette engineering students access to MCW physicians and scientists, and create ample opportunities for grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation.
Research Themes:
MCW's Biomedical Engineering Laboratories
Directed by Joint Department primary faculty, Biomedical Engineering Laboratories supported by the ʼһ seek engineering solutions to real-world problems identified by investigations in biomechanics, computational systems biology & medicine, medical devices design and bioinstrumentation, cellular and tissue engineering, neural engineering and neurorehabilitation.
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Neural Engineering & Modulation Laboratory
The NEMo Lab uses neuroprosthetic and gene-therapy approaches to alleviate motor deficits caused by neurologic injury or disease. -
Pelvic Diagnostics & Therapeutics Laboratory
PDaT Lab research seeks to help those impacted by urinary, sexual, and bowel dysfunction, with a special focus on addressing women’s health issues. -
Tissue Regenerative Engineering Laboratory
TRE Lab investigates regenerative progression to develop bio-functional engineered tissues for the treatment of birth defects. -
Zablocki VA Medical Center Laboratories
ZVAMC Labs support a dynamic group of collaborative researchers investigating trauma to and rehabilitation of the central nervous system and spine.
Marquette's Biomedical Engineering Laboratories
Biomedical Engineering laboratories supported by Marquette University engage Joint Department Faculty in a dynamic range of investigations into such disciplines as medical device design, neural engineering, imaging, orthopaedics and rehabilitation engineering.
People
Learn more about the people that lead the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering and develop new and innovative educational programming in engineering, science, and design. The program is pioneered by:
Education
The Joint Department provides students with a wealth of engaging clinical and research experiences designed to shape them into a leaders in the field of Biomedical Engineering.
Graduate Seminar Series
The Graduate Seminar Series invites working Biomedical Engineers to discuss ongoing research and recent innovations covering a wide range of topics, including computational modeling, imaging, regenerative medicine, and device design.
Graduate Programs
Prospective students may further their growth in the field through their choice of several Master's programs with science and engineering focuses, or a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program.
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate students can enroll in a curriculum that leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering. Students may choose between 3 distinct majors or seek a 5-year combined BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering.
Giving
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